Average high
32.9°
Narayanganj weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Narayanganj is pre-monsoon summer: days average 32.9°C and nights 25.2°C, with about 224 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Average low
25.2°
Rainfall
224 mm
Rainy days
18
Sunshine / day
9.6 h
Days ≥ 35°C
5
Hottest day (2020–24)
39.9°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.8°
Wettest single day
186 mm
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Day length
13.3 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 32.9°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 224 mm of rain over 18 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.
What to pack
- an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
- waterproof covers for phones and documents
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In May, Narayanganj ranks 35th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 32 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (463 mm) and the driest Lakshmipur (177 mm). For heat it ranks 34th, with highs 0.3° above the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in May (34.1°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (22.5°C).
Compared with the months around it
May is about 1.8° cooler than April, with roughly 135 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Narayanganj in May?
May in Narayanganj is pre-monsoon summer: days average 32.9°C and nights 25.2°C, with about 224 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Narayanganj?
It is peak monsoon, with about 224 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Narayanganj in May?
Yes — on about 18 days, around 224 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 186 mm.
How hot is Narayanganj in May?
Average highs of 32.9°C and lows of 25.2°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 39.9°C, and about 5 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 12.8° | 10 mm | 2 | 9.3 |
| February | 26.9° / 14.9° | 12 mm | 3 | 9.7 |
| March | 32° / 19.8° | 38 mm | 6 | 10.3 |
| April | 34.7° / 24.1° | 89 mm | 9 | 10.5 |
| May | 32.9° / 25.2° | 224 mm | 18 | 9.6 |
| June | 31.8° / 26.4° | 332 mm | 27 | 7.4 |
| July | 32° / 26.4° | 243 mm | 28 | 8.7 |
| August | 31.5° / 26° | 337 mm | 28 | 7.8 |
| September | 31.8° / 25.9° | 274 mm | 25 | 8.6 |
| October | 31.2° / 24° | 227 mm | 17 | 9.1 |
| November | 29.2° / 18.3° | 41 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
| December | 25.7° / 14.7° | 40 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
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